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Tata Sons boardgame likely to spur promoter relook at the charters

Experts say clearer boundaries between promoter oversight and professional management can help prevent governance conflicts

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

FlyDubai cockpit attack puts aviation security under fresh scrutiny

Israel has some of the world's most stringent air travel security measures. The United Arab Emirates proudly adheres to international aviation safety standards. Yet those safeguards failed to prevent a flight between the countries from taking a dangerous plunge during an alleged attack in the cockpit. The copilot allegedly stabbed the captain in the cockpit before passengers intervened aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 after taking off from Dubai, UAE, with 174 people flying to Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday. The airplane made a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and the incident is under investigation by Saudi, Emirati and Israeli authorities, with the United States and Oman assisting efforts to determine a motive. "Until this event, the possibility of a threat originating from a pilot or crew member was not considered a likely scenario. Security efforts have traditionally focused much more heavily on passengers and their luggage," said Eyal Hulata, Israel's former ...

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar's path from nervous pilot to cockpit 'hero'

Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his copilot, opened the cockpit door after fighting back, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker and avert a crash

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

Matter of liquidity: How the RBI manages cash in the banking system

Why the central bank relies on a mix of short- and long-term tools to keep money in check

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

Asian Games 2026: Lovlina joins Mary Kom with boxing gold on her birthday

Lovlina Borgohain beat China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women's 75kg final on her birthday, ending India's 12-year wait for an Asian Games women's boxing gold since Mary Kom's 2014 triumph

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

Protest demanding CEC Kumar's resignation at Jantar Mantar today: Details

Delhi Police has denied permission for the October 2 protest, with prohibitory orders in New Delhi and 11 Metro stations shut as groups demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

SIR row: ECI orders special drive to enrol 'left-out' voters in 20 states

The ECI has asked 20 states and UTs where SIR is complete to compare pre- and post-SIR rolls, identify voters left out and enrol them through Form 6

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

OpenAI alerts more than 100 organisations over rogue AI agent activity

The Sam Altman-led company ​has been conducting ​a broad review of the activities of its AI ​models after the accidental hacking of Hugging Face

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 8:03 AM IST

Russia will use all weapons in arsenal if territory attacked, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow's long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with "all weapons" in its arsenal. In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions by talking about preparing for a war with Moscow in the coming years, conducting military drills in the Baltic Sea, and seizing Russian vessels. His remarks followed Moscow's warning to NATO that it would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad should any members of the military alliance try to cut off the Baltic exclave from the rest of Russia. Several Russian embassies in Europe this week issued statements that said Moscow has "information that NATO is preparing (an) air and naval blockade of Kaliningrad and (the) Kaliningrad region." They accused European leaders of "playing a dangerous game" by saying Russia might attack another country or ramp up a campaign of destabiliz

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today for Gandhi Jayanti

Both the BSE and NSE will see no trading activity for three consecutive days in October, from Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4.

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Indian banks faced $500 million FX losses after RBI position curbs

Crisil Coalition Greenwich said banks recovered around $400 million after market spreads widened and positions were normalised following the RBI directive

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Business Standard poll: RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps in October meet

RBI may raise repo rate by 25 bps in October as higher crude prices raise inflation risks, while resilient growth could prompt an upward revision to the FY27 growth forecast

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO for three years after RBI nod

Bagchi will take charge on October 27, succeeding Shashidhar Jagdishan, as India's largest private sector lender navigates governance concerns and a leadership transition.

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

Electricity shortage rises fivefold in September, remains low in volume

India's electricity shortage rose to 544 million units in September from 98 million units in August, as power demand increased and coal stocks at thermal plants fell

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

New factory investment falls in FY25 for first time since pandemic: NSO

Gross fixed capital formation fell 8 per cent in FY25 after two years of strong growth, while factories added workers and wage growth edged ahead of profit growth

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Capex slows in Q2 as new project announcements, completions lose pace

The factors affecting private investment may be more global in nature in the immediate future, suggested Madhavi Arora, chief economist at Emkay Global

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

When complaints become insights

The next chapter in grievance redress is to ensure one customer's experience prevents the same problem for the next

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Not consulted on Tata Sons reorganisation letter: SDTT vice-chairmen

Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh said no SDTT meeting had authorised the September 28 proposal and called for collective deliberation on its legal, financial and governance implications

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Anup Saha as MD & CEO for three-year term

The bank on Thursday said the RBI had given its nod to the appointment, effective January 1, 2027

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

How to tame the dragon: India seeks homegrown brands to take on China

The government has for the first time put together a plan to try and change the game by encouraging homegrown players to build a mobile brand

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Goyal meets Greer, pushes for early conclusion of India-US trade deal

Goyal and Greer discussed an interim trade agreement at the G20 meeting in Milwaukee, where talks also covered food supply chains, excess capacity and forced labour

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

CEA Nageswaran flags short-term savings bias as India's population ages

V Anantha Nageswaran said Indians are increasingly willing to take market risk, but have yet to commit savings for longer tenures needed to finance retirement

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

India's petrol, diesel demand grows in September; LPG consumption falls

Petrol sales rose 7.21 per cent and diesel sales 4.86 per cent in September, while LPG consumption fell 9.15 per cent amid import dependence and West Asia supply disruptions

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 9:55 PM IST

UPI continues to grow strongly, volumes up 23% at 24.07 bn in September

Clocks highest daily avg volume of over 800 mn transactions

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls for 4th day, ends 571pts down; Nifty at 22,422; Nifty Auto slips 3%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap fell 1.01 per cent and 0.97 per cent, respectively

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Anarock Property Consultants files DRHP to raise ₹1,000 cr via IPO

The issue comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 550 crore and a Rs 450 crore OFS, with proceeds earmarked for AI, talent expansion and acquisitions

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Market crash: Sensex sinks 1,280 pts intraday, at 2026 low; Nifty at 22,200

Stock market crash: Analysts flag October rate hike fears, low liquidity, high oil prices, persistent FIIs selling and a long-weekend as some of the key reasons for the market fall on Thursday.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Gross GST collections rise 14.7% to over ₹2.03 trillion in September

Gross GST collections rose 14.7 per cent in September to over Rs 2.03 lakh crore. Gross GST collections from domestic activities rose 10.1 per cent to about Rs 1.38 lakh crore, while revenues from imports were up 26 per cent to Rs 65,525 crore. Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, however, slowed to Rs 27,001 crore in September, a decline of 3 per cent year on year. After adjusting for refunds, net GST collections rose 18.1 per cent to over Rs 1.76 lakh crore in September. During the first half of the fiscal (April-September), gross GST collection grew 11.6 per cent to over Rs 12.46 lakh crore. Net collections rose 10.4 per cent to over Rs 10.66 lakh crore.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

India's manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1 in September, hits 7-month high

The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose from 52.8 in August as new orders grew at their fastest pace since February, while exports and output also accelerated

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Who is Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot hailed as hero after flydubai attack?

Smit Machchhar was the captain of flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when a violent confrontation broke out inside the cockpit

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Nifty IT defies market weakness, rises 2%; Mphasis, Coforge, TCS lead

The Nifty IT index advanced 2.1 per cent during intra-day deals, with nine out of ten constituent stocks of the index trading in the green.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

Bajaj Auto, M&M, Hero Moto skid up to 6%; here's why auto stocks are down

Nifty Auto index decline 3 per cent to 25,507, hitting an over four month low on the National Stock Exchange in Thursday's intraday deal.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' after Flydubai incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a "hero" for fighting off his co-pilot, who allegedly attempted to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight and said the country is proud of his valour as he helped save hundreds of lives and averted a great tragedy. Modi said in the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, Captain Machchhar showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. "Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO," Modi said in a post on X. "His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. India is proud of Captain Machchhar. "The prime minister said he was praying for the pilot's speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health," he added.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

A-One Steels shares make strong debut, list at 14% premium on BSE

A-One Steels shares opened at ₹462 apiece on the BSE, up ₹57, or 14.07 per cent, from the issue price of ₹405.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Moneyview shares make stellar debut, list at 63% premium on BSE

Moneyview opened at ₹55.61 per share on BSE, 63.56 per cent higher than IPO price and on NSE the shares opened 61.76 per cent higher at ₹55.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

ATF prices increased by around ₹16 per litre; commercial LPG rises ₹62.50

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were raised by a steep Rs 16 per litre from Thursday, while the price of commercial LPG was increased by Rs 62.50 per 19-kg cylinder in step with firming international benchmarks, according to state-owned oil companies. ATF prices were increased to Rs 137 per litre from Rs 121 for domestic airlines, according to the oil companies. The latest revision comes after ATF prices were raised by Rs 6.28 per litre, or 5.46 per cent, in September, following a Rs 5 per litre increase in August. ATF accounts for up to 40 per cent of operating costs for airlines, making fuel prices a key cost factor for carriers. Alongside, commercial LPG rates were hiked by Rs 62.59 per 19-kg cylinder. Commercial LPG prices were raised by Rs 9.50 per 19-kg cylinder in September, following two consecutive monthly reductions of Rs 192 in August and Rs 183.50 in July. The cuts came after commercial LPG prices had surged to a record high in June amid disruptions to global energy

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 9:12 AM IST

CAFE-III norms to improve fuel efficiency, cut emissions: Auto industry

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms will provide a clear roadmap for improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions while offering manufacturers multiple technology pathways for compliance, the automobile industry said. The government has notified the third phase of CAFE norms for passenger vehicles, setting relatively softer efficiency targets for lighter cars and requiring greater fuel-efficiency improvements from heavier vehicles. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shenu Agarwal said the framework provides clear predictability which will enable the auto industry plan investments and accelerate innovation, thereby, playing an important role in the country's journey towards Viksit Bharat in 2047. "CAFE III regulation lays down a structured road-map with aggressive annual targets for next 5-years for the auto industry along with a market-based compliance mechanism. This will not only ensure reduction of overall fuel consumption from

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 7:13 AM IST

35 years of liberalisation: How the reforms bus bypassed India's farms

Three decades after economic liberalisation, India's farm sector still faces deep structural constraints, from weak markets and investment to subsidy dependence and resistance to reform

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 12:29 AM IST

IATA opposes 'forced' shift of international flights to Navi Mumbai airport

Global airline body writes to Civil Aviation Ministry; red-flags lack of readiness and consultation on MIAL plan

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 12:04 AM IST

NSE plans retail push for electronic gold receipts, eyes wider reach

NSE plans an app and wider collection-centre network to boost electronic gold receipts, which have seen muted trading since their launch

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

SIR draft roll exclusions bring electorate to 2015 level, shows data

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's role in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

CAFE-III norms locked, may make EVs cheaper but ICE vehicles costlier

Threefold sales weightage for battery EVs could encourage affordable models, while carmakers may price some higher-emission petrol and diesel vehicles higher to meet targets

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

Govt extends RoDTEP, RoSCTL export tax remission schemes till December 31

RoDTEP and RoSCTL, which reimburse exporters for embedded non-creditable levies, have been extended by three months, though experts seek a longer five-year extension

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Carrefour's return tells a story

After 12 years, the French retailer's return to India signals a shift in the retail landscape

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

After trade war, capital war?

Whether the AI bubble bursts or the borrowing binge continues, India will need to strengthen its defences

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

Member of Tata Trusts seeks governance probe as rift deepens

Tata Trusts senior trustee Venu Srinivasan has sought an investigation into why the philanthropic arm is increasingly intervening in the commercial ‌affairs of Tata Sons.

Updated On: 30 Sep 2026 | 8:15 PM IST